Video card recommendation

[nakkal]

I am building a i7 920 configuration which I am going to use primarily for Programming, Wed development, Surfing. NO gaming at all.

I need a video card where I can connect two 23 inch monitors.

Please recommend a card that will do that.


I am looking at ASUS EN9600GSO/HTDP/384M GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB 192-bit DDR3 PCI - $35 AR
Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6814121319

opinions pls!

 

[Zenthar]

To my knowledge, even an ATI 4350 can do that. Here is a good one with free shipping. You simply need a HDMI to DVI cable if your 2nd monitor doesn't take HDMI input.

 

[nakkal]

To my knowledge, even an ATI 4350 can do that. Here is a good one with free shipping. You simply need a HDMI to DVI cable if your 2nd monitor doesn't take HDMI input.

Thanks! How would you compare this card with

ASUS EN9600GSO/HTDP/384M GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB 192-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - - $35 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121319

It has two DVI's. btw, my monitor does not have HDMI.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Here's a couple inexpensive GPU's that have dual DVI outputs:

POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD2 Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131084 $39.99 - $10 MIR

SAPPHIRE 100236L Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102726 $39.99

 

[Zenthar]

The GSO is more powerful I think, but for the use you have for it, it won't change a thing. However, it would save you the trouble of the HDMI to DVI cable (but it cost more and you have to pay shipping). In the end, either way will work just fine.

 

[radiowars]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130507

That has 2 DVI ports (in case you don't want to buy the adapter) and it costs 40$ with MIR. I just bought one recently, and it works flawlessly in a 600$ build with an Intel C2D.
Just my suggestion, in case you want to stick with Nvidia.